The 'Does It Spark Joy?' meme originated from the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, which premiered in early 2019. In the show, Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo teaches people to declutter by holding items and keeping only those that evoke a physical sense of joy. The meme typically uses a two-panel format: the first panel shows Kondo holding an object with a smile, while the second shows her discarding an item that 'does not spark joy.' It has become a universal shorthand on the internet for expressing preference or disdain for everything from software updates and video game mechanics to lifestyle habits, turning a peaceful decluttering technique into a sharp tool for online social commentary.